Five years Dutch Baseball Hangout This month, the Dutch Baseball Hangout celebrates its fifth anniversary. Five years ago, shortly before I went on vacation, I was “struck by lightning” and got the idea of starting my own blog next to writing for several magazines and websites. After I blew out my arm in 2007 during…
DetailsLatest On Ben Zobrist, Brandon Morrow The Cubs, who trail the NL Central-leading Cardinals by a half-game, are hoping to get back a pair of notable reinforcements in the next few weeks. Second baseman/outfielder Ben Zobrist has barely contributed this season, while reliever Brandon Morrow hasn’t taken a major league mound since July 15, 2018.…
DetailsVilade powers JetHawks’ comeback Rockies No. 6 prospect Ryan Vilade homered twice in his first career four-hit effort, leading Class A Advanced Lancaster to an 11-10 comeback win over Modesto on Friday night. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190802&content_id=309666376&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsEast Notes: Nats, Scherzer, Jays, Mets, A. Rosario A quick look around the East Coast… Nationals ace Max Scherzer is eligible to come off the injured list Monday, though that’s unlikely to happen, per Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com. Back troubles have limited Scherzer to one start since July 6, but he is making progress in…
DetailsMets pitchers must keep focus on little things to get big results PITTSBURGH — Little things mean a lot in pitching. That’s the word from Mets pitching coach Phil Regan. One key adjustment that has helped starters Noah Syndergaard and Zack Wheeler do better has been to close off their front foot, so their arm…
DetailsRed Sox aren’t short confidence even as time is running out Confidence comes easily in a clubhouse filled with eight All-Stars, two Cy Young winners and an MVP. Confidence comes naturally when you have a core that last year won 108 games — topped by only eight teams ever —and World Series rings. But confidence…
DetailsDOGS JUMP TO EARLY LEAD AND CRUISE PAST SAINTS Chicago 8, St. Paul 4 – Box Score Chicago jumped out to a 6-0 lead after three innings of play and would go from there to beat St. Paul by the score of 8-4. The Dogs picked-up 10 hits as team with three batters having multi-hit…
DetailsNationals Outright Justin Miller The Nationals outrighted reliever Justin Miller to Triple-A Fresno on Friday after he cleared waivers, Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com reports. Miller had the right to elect free agency, but he’ll stay in the organization, according to Zuckerman. The Nationals designated the right-handed Miller for assignment on Monday, but it didn’t free…
DetailsSanchez goes deep twice for Baby Cakes Newly acquired Marlins No. 3 prospect Jesus Sanchez homered twice and went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and three runs scored to lead Triple-A New Orleans to a 10-6 triumph over Salt Lake on Friday. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190802&content_id=309663966&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsJames Paxton gives Yankees a look at their best Astros answer That guy would have a fighting chance against the Astros. That guy showed some resiliency. Any chance that guy will be wearing a Yankees uniform in October? Yankee Stadium rocked Friday night once Gleyber Torres crushed a first-inning grand slam, and from there, James…
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